NEWSLETTER
- Jamie Finkelstein
- Jan 9
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 9
2026 - 1st Quarter
Drum Roll!
The 2025 most popular print was…. In-N-Out Hamburgers – No Delay
The sign is at the In-N-Out Museum located in Baldwin Park and is an original sign from 1948.
Coming in 2nd and 3rd were Trixie Motel II and Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge
News
Carlos was named a Rising Star by VoyageLA magazine. You can read the interview HERE
Major Policy Announcement:
All photos, regardless of size or format, are limited to 100 impressions.
We have a couple that are very close to being retired.
Lucky Boy Motel Currently at 93
In-N-Out Burger II Currently at 93
Pink Cadillac I Currently at 87
Are they limited editions? YES Are they numbered? NO
Note: If you’re interested in ordering Pink Cadillac I, please email us.
It is no longer available on our website and only available in 11x14
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Website
If it’s been a while since you’ve been to CARLV12.com, please stop by.
Lots of new photos
Updated pages
Added Showcase
CARLV12 launched a monthly blog starting October 2025.
Our vision for the posts is to reflect and document the commercial and industrial arts and urban design of the 1950’s to the 1970’s. The topics will primarily focus on architecture, neon and vintage signage, and classic cars.
Our first 3 posts were:
Mid-Century Modern Design in Palm Springs: A Desert Oasis of Style
The Art of Neon: Color, Light and Expression
Classic Cars: Art, Color and Design
The January post will be about conservation, restoration & preservation. Please watch for the email notification in the next couple of weeks.
Additionally, we’re adding our quarterly newsletters to the blog tab.
Out and About
Over the last few months, we spent a lot of time in Arizona and the central California coast. Carlos is working hard analyzing, evaluating and editing the hundreds of photos of signs, architecture and Americana that he took. Keep an eye out for new photos and categories being added to our website.
As mentioned before, we spent time in Wildwood, NJ, a seaside resort town painstakingly preserved in the mid-century. We were amazed at the efforts being made to ensure the nostalgic feel and authenticity of this quintessential place. Check out the WILDWOODS collection.
PALM SPRINGS ART FESTIVAL
Frances Stevens Park
Palm Springs, CA
January 17 - 18
Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Booth 23
PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM SHOW
Palm Springs Convention Center
Palm Springs, CA
February 13 - 16
Friday, Opening Night Party 6pm to 9pm
Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm
Monday 10am to 4pm
Booth 702
PALM SPRINGS ART FESTIVAL
Frances Stevens Park
Palm Springs, CA
March 7 - 8
Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
TEMPE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Downtown Tempe
Tempe, AZ
March 13 - 15
Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am to 4:30 pm
PALM SPRINGS ART FESTIVAL
Frances Stevens Park
Palm Springs, CA
March 21- 22
Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
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